Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Texas
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Texas
$32,780
National Median
$36,450
Employment
35,110
Entry Level (10th)
$23,000
Top Earners (90th)
$42,900
How Texas Compares
Texas pays $3,670 less than the national median for cooks, institution and cafeterias.
There are 2.535 cooks, institution and cafeteria jobs per 1,000 workers in Texas (location quotient: 0.87).
Other States for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $48,260 | 10,210 |
| Hawaii | $47,250 | 1,270 |
| Alaska | $46,900 | 1,540 |
| Massachusetts | $46,280 | 7,510 |
| Connecticut | $45,870 | 3,630 |
| California | $45,680 | 27,320 |
| District of Columbia | $45,600 | 1,560 |
| Rhode Island | $45,450 | 940 |
| New Hampshire | $45,280 | 2,020 |
| New York | $45,160 | 16,980 |
| New Jersey | $44,050 | 7,290 |
| Delaware | $43,490 | 2,520 |
| Minnesota | $42,180 | 7,650 |
| Oregon | $41,870 | 7,010 |
| Vermont | $41,020 | 1,350 |
| Colorado | $40,890 | 9,520 |
| Maine | $39,810 | 2,120 |
| Arizona | $39,470 | 6,840 |
| North Dakota | $39,060 | 2,120 |
| Maryland | $38,900 | 3,730 |